Standing proudly in the heart of Fort Midknight, Franshire Cathedral is a majestic structure that has survived millennia of wind and rain.

Push open the heavy oak door, which is about 9 meters high, and enter the inside, and suddenly it will be opened.

Atop the towering vaults, massive frescoes tell the story of ancient legends of paladins on unicorns battling terrifying demons, hooded mystical sages guiding the ancients in the use of fire, and the prosperity of cities thousands of years ago during the Valstad Empire......

Light seeps through the fine stained glass into the grand sanctuary, where hundreds of statues of gods are enshrined on the high platform, with the three main gods in the center being the most dazzling, these three statues have been beautifully shaped by craftsmen, revealing the details of every hair, and the gilded surfaces of the garments and armor.

The three main gods are: Otakus, the god of wisdom who is the stargazer of the library, Minerva, the god of warriors, the Valkyrie of Valhalla, and Havest, the goddess of fertility, who cultivates the tree of life.

The three main gods are also worshipped by believers as the "Three Gods of Creation", and legend has it that they are three doppelgangers of the same great deity, so they are also known as the "Supreme Holy Trinity".

Chairs carved from white jade are covered with soft cushions, and believers sit in the same standard seats, listening to solemn orchestral music, reciting scriptures reverently, ironing the warmth of the sun in their hearts, and praying for the attachment of fate.

The priests and nuns of the Grand Cathedral of Francier have been busy lately, receiving many ladies who come alone every day.

Many of these ladies' lovers, fiancés, or husbands were fighting for their country on distant battlefields, and many of them were not registered members of the Templar Church, and the delicate emotions and inner restlessness peculiar to women drove them to this sacred and solemn place to find solace in their souls.

A young red-haired lady sat alone in a corner, Janen Winsted, who was a good-looking woman who lived in a tidy apartment in the city, and who lived a life of food and clothing, but she looked very sad, and like the hundreds of ladies who came here today, Janening prayed for the safety of her beloved.

She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and prayed secretly in her heart:

(O forgiving and merciful God!) I've never been to the church in my life, and I don't even know if you really exist. I swear that I have never done anything harmful in my life, and if you see the good deeds I have done, please bless the safe return of my brother-in-law, whose name is Dali Ainfurt, and I have given him a token to become his fiancée. He was my last dearest relative, and now he is my dearest...... ）

Before she knew it, she had been meditating for hours in the corner seat, her long eyelashes with tears, her cheeks pale and her legs numb.

By the time she walked out of the temple doors, it was night.

Just as she was about to go home, a procession of torches suddenly appeared in the street, excitedly shouting: "Long live the Duchy of Valsta!" Long live Duke Midknight! Brothers! Let's party, it's destined to be a sleepless night! ”

For some reason, the residents of Fort Midknight had been partying all night, the streets were filled with drunks who had fallen asleep, bottles of alcohol that had been smashed to pieces, and police cages were crowded with detained troublemakers.

Early the next morning, Janine bought a copy of the Valstad Times at her doorstep, with the headline printed in large font on the front page: "Two victories in one day!" The coalition forces were forced to retreat! ”

The title of the second edition reads: "The Principality confirms its alliance with the Southern Chamber of Commerce!" Princess Saranitus Midknight is about to marry Langford Onassis, the king of merchants! ”

April 2, 1703 will be remembered as the day on which the Duchy of Valstad fought alone against the Four-Nation Alliance, winning two major battles in one day: the Battle of Settowice on the northern frontier and the Battle of Okembell on the central front.

The scale of the war set a new record in the history of warfare on the continent of Eulaces, in the two battles, the combined strength of both sides exceeded 400,000 men, and after a day of fierce fighting, a total of 50,000 people fell on the battlefield.

No new letter was received, and in a state of trepidation, Janine Winsted again went to the Great Chapel to pray for Dalí, where he spent the whole day.

Three days later, on 7 April 1703, many of the women of Fort Midknight began to weep bitterly, and the accurate news came that the Duchy had paid a heavy price for these two victories. Some of them were widows, and some of them lost lovers.

At 11 a.m., Janine waited anxiously at the city gates, like thousands of citizens around her, all waiting for their relatives or friends to return.

The first to enter the city were the Young Guards Division, who had made a name for themselves at the Battle of Oakembell.

The sky is covered by the colorful petals of the high-rise buildings facing the street, the night owl flag is hung in every window, and the cheering crowd is everywhere, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flower petals.

The enthusiasm of the people overwhelmed the magnificent army, and the parents, wives and children of the soldiers, after recognizing their loved ones, rushed to the neat column like hungry tigers, clinging to their sons, husbands, fathers.

The frantic and enthusiastic welcoming ceremony lasted almost all day, and by 17 o'clock in the afternoon, the daylight had faded, and the welcoming procession had almost completely dispersed, leaving only the stone streets covered with flower petals.

The soldiers who entered the city were no longer lined up in neat formations, but had become scattered, with most of them wounded. A soldier whose left leg had been broken by a shell got out of the carriage on crutches, and his wife cried bitterly over her husband's only remaining right leg.

Janen Winstede's inner fear was at the extreme: (Oh my God!) Where is Dalí? Is he hurt? The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, leaning against a railing on the side of the street, looking nervously at the city gate.

Finally, a familiar figure appeared, his hands and one thigh wrapped in bandages, the deep scar on his face clearly visible, and he sat on the back of a thin mule with a tired face, smiling at her.

Janine threw away the bouquet in her hand and rushed towards him, hugging her tightly.

"My dear, I fulfilled my promise, I ...... Came back alive. ”

"Brother! You're hurt! Let me see your body! As she spoke, she nervously stroked Dalí's sleeves and pants, but fortunately, her arms and legs were there.

"Don't worry, it's all minor inconsequential injuries, my thighs and cheeks were hit by shrapnel from grenades, one hand was cut by a saber, and the other was worn by sharp stones."

"Brother! I've been praying for you these days, I've joined the Templar Church, and the priest has told me that Valkyrie Minerva will bless the warriors with a safe return. ”

Dali cupped Jain's pretty face and helped her wipe away her tears: "Thank you for your blessings, my dear, I hope you can call me that way, so that I can heal my pain." ”

"Brother, oh, I'm sorry...... My dear, are our tokens still there? ”

"Look, here, it's stained with blood, but don't worry, it's not my blood, it's some coalition grenadier. Have you received all my letters? I swear that every letter I seal with a kiss. ”

Jian Ning cried again: "I have read each of your letters dozens of times, I have waited here all day, and I have not found you, I thought you were seriously injured, or...... Oh, my God! I can't think about it anymore! God willing, you are finally ...... in full Came back......"

"My dear, Lord Duke will sponsor the wedding expenses of the soldiers participating in the war, and it is a rare opportunity."

Dali carefully got off the mule's back, he knelt down on one knee in front of Janine, his injured thigh was painful, and the old wound on his left flank was also difficult at the same time, but he didn't care, gritted his teeth and insisted: "Beautiful lady, I, Dali Einfurt, propose to you, are you willing to spend your life with me?" ”

He took out a small red velvet bag and took out a ring made of gold with a sapphire the size of a soybean.

"I bought it at a jewelry store along the way, I hope you like it." He held the ring, expecting her answer.

Janen Winsted has never felt so happy, and as a woman, what could be more to look forward to than the current scene?

"I ...... Willing to ......" She took the ring and put it on her slender white finger.

At the city gate in the twilight of the sunset, a pair of lovers are kissing passionately, not only lips, but also their hearts are closely connected.